Programme
The Society runs an annual programme of talks and other activities, plus the AGM. These are normally held at the Yew Tree Hall in Lorton. Talks at meetings will also be streamed to members using Zoom. Extra events may be added.
For the Zoom talks members need to supply an email address.
Talks start at 7.30pm
Events in 2026/7
Details of our next event.
19 Nov 2026
A history of slate quarrying
in the Lake District.
Mark Hatton
14 Jan 2027
Cumbria, 1000 years of maps - a talk based
on the late Bill Shannon's Lake District book of the year.
David Fenton
4 Mar 2027
A history of the world-famous Greenside
mine, Glenridding.
Warren Allison
Apr/May 2027
Stories
from the Cockermouth Castle Archives - a presentation by
society members.
Date and location to be arranged. There
may be a charge
Apr/May 2027
Historical walk or visit.
TBA
10 Jun 2027
Our AGM followed by 'The Yew Tree Hall: a
journey through time'.
Adam Baker
9 Sep 2027
A history of fell-walking in seven and a
half guidebooks.
Dr Liz Woodham
Sep/Oct 2027
Historical walk or visit.
TBA
11 Nov 2027
Times of Change: Solway life in the late
Georgian period.
Trevor Grahamslaw
Talks are included in the membership, and visitors are welcome to attend the talks at the hall at £4.00 cash including refreshments afterwards.
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